Deepika Padukone sizzles on cover of FHM February 2009 edition.

Deepika Padukone sizzles on cover of FHM February 2009 edition.

Karthik Calling Karthik is the story of a lovable loser named Karthik, whose life changes with the help of someone who also claims to be Karthik. It’s a thrilling, soulful and romantic journey of this man’s victory against all odds.

Actress Deepika Padukone has revealed that she plays a bold character in the film. "Karthik Calling Karthik is a romantic thriller and my role is quite bold and optimistic in the film as opposite to Farhan's which is a very pessimistic one," Deepika said.

Directed by Vijay Lalwani, the film is about a man who gets phone calls from himself. It is co-produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under their banner Excel Entertainment and Amit Chandra and Vijay Lalwani of Magic Beans.